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A Look Into Black Friday Security At Mall Of America
The Mall of America has 170 officers on staff—more than the Bloomington Police Department.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Black Friday kicks off the busiest time of the year at the Mall of America. While much of the focus is on retail and entertainment, security helps things run smoothly.
The Mall of America has 170 officers on staff—more than the Bloomington Police Department, which has 124. The mall has its own training area for up-and-coming officers, where they learn fundamental skills like negotiation tactics and CPR.
